Danielle C. Lesser

Stephen F. Arcano, a corporate partner in Skadden’s New York office, concentrates primarily in mergers and acquisi­tions and other corporate matters. Mr. Arcano is practice leader of the firm’s New York Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Mr. Arcano has worked on a variety of high-profile mergers and acquisi­tions representing acquirers, sellers and targets, including Mobil Corporation in its merger with Exxon Corporation; XTO Energy in its acquisition by Exxon Mobil Corporation; Gile...

Michael J. Grygiel focuses his practice on national media law, with an emphasis on defending news and entertainment organizations from news-gathering and publication-related claims, including defamation, copyright infringement and invasion of privacy matters. He also represents media companies and other clients in complex Lanham Act, trade secret and Internet-related litigation and counseling. Michael has served as lead trial counsel to media and other clients in bet-the-company litigation, i...

David M. Godosky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Godosky since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David...

Jessica Golden Cortes provides clients with comprehensive employment counsel, ensures their regulatory compliance, and resolves workplace disputes when they arise. Her clients include businesses of all sizes from startups to established multinational corporations in industries such as advertising, marketing public relations, finance, fintech and architecture, and nonprofit religious and education-focused organizations. Jessica is well known for her ability to analyze issues from a legal, prac...

Christine A. Moundas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Christine A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christine A. Moundas since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christine A. Moundas is held by other lawyers.

Gerald A. Stein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Gerald A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Gerald A. Stein since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gerald A. Stein is held by other lawyers.

Michael Fried is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Michael practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Fried since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Fried is held by other lawyers.

Michael M. Rosensaft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Michael M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Rosensaft since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael M. Rosensaft is held by other lawyers.

David Patton is a highly accomplished trial attorney who has represented hundreds of clients in federal and state courts during his 25-year career. David joined the firm after serving as Executive Director and Attorney-in-Chief of the Federal Defenders of New York for twelve years, in which time he oversaw the work of federal public defenders in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, with offices located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, White Plains, and Islip. David has served as lead or co-...

Richard Levan represents clients in securities litigation, white collar enforcement matters, and government investigations . Based in New York, New York, he serves clients through Dailey LLP and brings more than forty years of experience handling complex civil, criminal, and regulatory proceedings involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the PCAOB, state securities and insurance agencies, and self-regulatory organizations including FINRA. His reco...